In 'Small Great Things', Jodi Picoult explores the complexities of racism through the harrowing experience of Ruth Jefferson, an experienced African American labor and delivery nurse who faces a moral quandary and legal battle that challenges the core of her identity and values. When white supremacists forbid her from caring for their newborn, the hospital acquiesces to their demands. The situation escalates when Ruth is the only one present during the baby's life-threatening emergency. Faced with a gut-wrenching decision, her hesitation to perform life-saving measures leads to dire consequences, placing her at the center of a high-profile case. Defense attorney Kennedy McQuarrie, who urges her to avoid mentioning race in court, represents Ruth. As personal and national tensions rise, this gripping narrative delves into privilege, power, and what it means to confront prejudice in today's America.